WASHINGTON — A key Democrat released the much-awaited Senate version of an American health care system remake Wednesday— a landmark $856 billion, 10-year measure that starts a rough ride through Congress without visible Republican backing for President Barack Obama's top domestic priority.
Key U.S. senator unveils health plan overhaul
Wednesday, September 16, 2009 | 2:18 p.m. CDT;
updated 3:08 p.m. CDT, Wednesday, September 16, 2009
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